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Frank Lampard knows he has struck gold with Silva

by Simon Williams

FRANK LAMPARD has backed new signing Thiago Silva despite a disastrous debut against West Bromwich Albion.

The Chelsea manager was hoping that former Milan and Paris Saint-Germain defender would solidify his team’s defence.

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